I have some questions about charge rates and it effects on battery health, longevity, and range. If this has been covered someplace else then please let me know.
I am interested in all aspects of charge rate on the Rav4 batteries, but specially at this time in charging at a Lower Rate. My understanding is that traditionally there are advantages to charging strings of batteries at a lower rate. In any group of cells there will be variations in the cells - capacity, internal resistance etc. And that the faster you charge the more pronounced the variations become.
80% or more of my charging happens over night when there is no rush and I have a Juicebox that allows me to adjust the charge rate.
Admittedly I know very little about the BMS in the Rav4/Tesla battery.
So some questions
1) Would charging at lower rates allow the cells to charge more evenly?
2) Would it potentially reduce heat buildup, I live in TX.
3) Would it possibly extend the longevity of the battery?
4) Could it allow a higher percentage of the cells to reach optimum capacity absorbing more energy?
4) What would be the disadvantage, if any, of charging the batteries at a lower rate?
5) What would be an optimal rate?
I am sure there are other questions, these are just things that have been on my mind.
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I am interested in all aspects of charge rate on the Rav4 batteries, but specially at this time in charging at a Lower Rate. My understanding is that traditionally there are advantages to charging strings of batteries at a lower rate. In any group of cells there will be variations in the cells - capacity, internal resistance etc. And that the faster you charge the more pronounced the variations become.
80% or more of my charging happens over night when there is no rush and I have a Juicebox that allows me to adjust the charge rate.
Admittedly I know very little about the BMS in the Rav4/Tesla battery.
So some questions
1) Would charging at lower rates allow the cells to charge more evenly?
2) Would it potentially reduce heat buildup, I live in TX.
3) Would it possibly extend the longevity of the battery?
4) Could it allow a higher percentage of the cells to reach optimum capacity absorbing more energy?
4) What would be the disadvantage, if any, of charging the batteries at a lower rate?
5) What would be an optimal rate?
I am sure there are other questions, these are just things that have been on my mind.
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